I daily my 5.0 and am not tuning it anytime soon (I like my warranty) so I haven't done a CAI yet. I may have the chance to pick up a like new Roush CAI pretty cheap. When I look at reviews online it says it will give a minimal amount of power and slightly alter exhaust note but also that it pulls ALOT of hot air in at idle. Anyone have this intake that can weigh in with their thoughts? Main concern is I do not want to lose any power.
Roush intake worthless?
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I don't own the roush cai but one of it's key selling points is that it is California emissions legal, while most CAI are not. That said, I don't think you'd lose power.
If you have no interest in tuning the car then why not just get a nice drop in filter for the stock airbox?
Didnt seem like there was any real benefit to a drop in and i like the look of the "cone" CAIs better. Plus I have the Roush AB so I figured I could stay with Roush.
If you want something that looks good, and you don't have to tune for, check out the Airaid modular intake tube.
You may not pick up much/any power but the motor will sound much better and you mentioned that you like the look of the CAI. If it's cheap it seems like a win/win situation. You can always sell it later if you decide to get more aggressive with modding.
We actually lost power with a drop-in K&N on a 2012 GT.
Very true.
Thanks for the input guys!
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